About Praveen Menezes:
I am a senior management executive with more than 30 years of diverse international experience spanning Organarry Pvt Ltd, Sodexo On-site services, Ziqitza Healthcare, Radhakrishna Hospitality Services and P&O Cruises UK LTD (Carnival group). I am a results oriented, decisive leader with proven success in increasing sales and growing bottom line while driving business transformation and operational improvements in a dynamic and demanding business environment. I have led and motivated teams of up to 7000 employees generating $35 million revenues. My areas of expertise include P&L Management, Strategy, Operations, Business Development, Program Management, Change Management, and Business Transformation.
Experience
Director at Organarry Pvt Ltd : December 2020 to present.
- Organarry is a marketing & sales company which focuses on Health foods, Food supplements & Organic products to promote healthy food choices.
- Products marketed include biscuits (Cookies), Sweets, snacks & vegan products.
- We believe food innovation will be the next big thing in the food industry.
- Healthy eating habits coupled with food having right nutrition is the key to mitigate the risks of lifestyle disease.
- Organarry has exclusive tie-ups with organizations focusing on health products governed under FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India)
Vice President at Sodexo On-Site Services: September 2018 - November 2020.
Key Deliverable
- Managing the Urban food (Retail business) in India with 8 region heads & 2600 employees.
- Responsible for the Retail P&L and new food business in India. Revenue of 220 Crores or 27.5 million Euros
- Implemented the Digital & New food solutions in corporate café’s (Self-managed & aggregation)
- Collaborating with Marketing & Food SME to build new inhouse brand and innovation.
- Ensuring:
- Financial reviews to measure performance
- Health & Safety – Food safety processes and compliances are adhered to (regional & global level)
- Business continuity plans in place
- All projects and sites operations are planned & executed in an efficient manner.
- Alignment with the clients on their framework of Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
Highlights
- Creation of model food sites which brings in efficiency and employee satisfaction.
- Smart kitchen – Energy & safety compliant
- Introduced new food solutions of smart vending and market place solutions
- Supported the clients to revitalize the café’s Design & white space management
- Focus on health & wellness programs.
- Working with partners to build in a fitness solution.
Associate Vice President at Sodexo On- Site Sevices : September 2014 - 2018.
Key Deliverables
- Leading the Offshore & Marine Business in India, South East Asia & Middle East managing a team of 500+
- Responsible for the Offshore & Marine P&L in India.
- Recruitment of senior members of the core team.
- Performance Management and improvement of systems. Oversee smooth delivery of customer services.
- Planning and managing of various programs within the Energy & Resources segment.
- Cost Management. Ensuring costs are aligned to their budget. Monitor and manage expenditure.
Highlights
- Menu engineering & vendor development to get efficiency in operations
- Complete implementation of Offshore Life (Standardized Model) at all Offshore sites
- Initiated the Healthy eating / Healthy living workshops for client’s corporate offices
- Collaborative approach in preparing the segment country budget
- Cost reduction initiatives to drive efficiency
General Manager Sales at Ziqitza Healthcare : April 2012 - September 2014
Key Deliverables
- Administer all aspects of Sales function in compliance with goals, policies and objectives established for the organization.
- Framing the company’s business strategy and expansion plan of the private Ambulance network.
- Strategic support to Business Plan Review/ implementation.
- Explore New Business opportunities and Business expansion plans.
Highlights
- Expansion of the business vertical across various states in India
- Ensuring quality and audit of pre-hospital care
- Responsible for the corporate policies and standards of the pre-hospital care.
- Client satisfaction and retention.
- Improvement of customer satisfaction. Preferred service provider.
Deputy General Manager - Operations at Ziqitza Healthcare : January 2011 - March 2012
Key Deliverables
- Prepare medium-term plan & annual budgets consistent with agreed strategies.
- Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives.
- Reports and financial statements to determine progress. Attain objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
- Business review with team to ensure smooth operations & standardized delivery
Highlights
- Continuous improvement of systems and process.
- Received the coveted Business continuity award on behalf of the company.
- Involved in various marketing activities and press conferences to popularize the service.
- Recruited and trained Regional Sales Managers Pan India.
- Initiated Cost reduction initiatives to improve efficiency in operations.
Snr Manager Radhakrishna Hospitality Services (Now Sodexo) : March 2007 - December 2010
Key Deliverables
- Western Region head for Offshore & Remote site Hospitality Operations.
- Managing a team of 300+
- Responsible for the P&L of the Region.
- Manage operations in respect of food & beverage as well as administration in the western region
- HSE Management
- Organization, Development & Staff Welfare
- Service delivery to exceed expectation
Deputy F&B Manager at P&O Cruises (Carnival Group) March 1996 - January 2007
Key Deliverables
- Functioning as over all in-charge of Food & Beverage operations onboard Oceana & Artemis (P&0 Carnival Cruise Ships in United Kingdom
- Responsible “Designated person” onboard to coordinate Safety, Hygiene & Sanitation.
- Coordinating the daily menu with the Executive Chef
- Responsible for the daily food cost of the various food & beverage outlets onboard the cruise ship.
- Coordinating the various documents as part of statutory requirement.
- Conducting hygiene audit onboard and at various hotels worldwide (As part of Shore excursion requirement)
Highlights
- Part of the core team which set up the Cruise ship MV. Oceana at the Bahamas in 2002, MV Adonia at the Bahamas in 2003 at & MV Arcadia at Venice in 2005. Setup of signature restaurants onboard.
- Coordinated the logistics & supply chain at UK, USA & Italy for the setup of the above vessels
- Liaised with suppliers all over the world for provisions & supplies.
- Involved in budget preparations.
- New F&B initiatives to generate revenue.
- Training crew in Basic & Intermediate food hygiene.
Catering Supervisor at Larsen & Toubro Pvt Ltd : May 1992 - March 1996
Key Deliverables
- Ordering & Procurement of Stores for the catering department
- Training & Manpower development
- Expenditure & Budgets
- Daily food service Administration & Communication
- Adhering to company hygiene policy
Highlights
- Actively involved with the Galley / Mess room upgrade
- Recommended the move from Chaffing dishes to Electric Bain-marie
- Setup the stock rotation & par stock policy
Education
ACADEMICS
- Master’s in Business Administration from NMIMS, Mumbai, 2010
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology & Commerce, Mumbai University, 1993
- Hotel Management Graduate, Dadar Catering college affiliated to PUSA in 1992
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL COURSES UNDERTAKEN
- Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats' [PSC&RB] from Warsash, United Kingdom.
- Advanced Food Hygiene from Chartered Institute of Environment Health, Bath United Kingdom.
- Group Training Techniques & Craft Trainers Award from Stonebow Training & Consultancy Management Development, Southampton, United Kingdom.
- National Vocational Qualification NVQ Level 3. Southampton City College. United Kingdom
Familiarization 'Training in Pedestrian Operated Fork Truck' Epsiloc EP-20 from Southampton Cargo Handling PLC, U.K.,
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